Cotabato Provincial Library and Information Center

01/06/2026

📚 **Did You Know?**

The name **Cotabato** comes from the Maguindanao term "Kuta Wato, which means "Stone Fort." This name reflects the rich history of strength, courage, and resistance of the people who lived along the Pulangi River basin.

Tunay na ipinagmamalaki ng ating lalawigan ang mayamang kasaysayan at kulturang nagpapakilala sa pagkakakilanlan ng mga mamamayan ng Cotabato. Patuloy nating tuklasin at pahalagahan ang mga kuwentong nagbibigay-buhay sa ating pamana.

01/06/2026

11/05/2026

📚✨ Benchmarking Visit Today ✨📚

We were honored to welcome the representatives from LGU South Cotabato during their visit to learn more about the rich history of Cotabato Province and the library’s Bookmobile Library Services Program.

The activity became a meaningful opportunity to share knowledge, experiences, and information about mobile library services, collections, and initiatives that bring books, learning, and educational opportunities closer to the communities. 📖🚍

It also highlighted the importance of libraries in preserving history and providing accessible information to the public. 🤝✨

Thank you for visiting and for supporting library and cultural initiatives. 💙

09/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! 💐
Today, we celebrate the love, strength, and endless sacrifices of every mother. Thank you for being our first teacher, our guiding light, and our greatest inspiration.

01/05/2026

📚 Labor Day 2026 ✊
Honoring the hands that build, serve, teach, and inspire.

This May 1, we celebrate not only hard work but the power of knowledge that drives progress and empowers communities. Every page turned, every skill learned, and every effort given brings us closer to a better tomorrow.

💡 “No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has value.”

From all of us at the Cotabato Provincial Library and Information Center—
Salute to all workers!

23/04/2026

📚🌍 World Book Day 🌍📚

Celebrate the power of books to inspire, educate, and connect people across the world! ✨📖

From stories that spark imagination to knowledge that shapes our future—every page matters. 💡

📌 Read today, lead tomorrow.
📅 April 23

23/04/2026

Bookmobile Library Services Program

Bringing the library closer to the people since 2018, the Bookmobile serves as a “Library on Wheels” delivering books, digital resources, and interactive learning activities to public schools and far-flung barangays across the Province of Cotabato.

Through storytelling, reading, educational games, and tablet-based learning with video stories and moral lessons, the program promotes literacy, creativity, and values formation among learners.

✨ 36,007 pupils reached and counting!
💚 Para sa kaalaman, para sa kinabukasan.

21/04/2026

📚 DID YOU KNOW? A single book can inspire hundreds of readers through a library!

Let’s take care of every book—because when books are shared, knowledge grows, imagination expands, and brighter futures are built. ✨

20/04/2026

Stay cool and stay informed! ☀️📚

As the heat index rises across the province, the **Cotabato Provincial Library and Information Center** wants everyone to stay safe while enjoying their summer break. Whether you're hitting the books or heading outdoors, keep these "Beat the Heat" tips in mind:

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# # # 🧊 Quick Guide to Beating the Heat:

* **Stay Hydrated:** Drink plenty of water! Don't wait until you’re thirsty to take a sip.
* **Seek Cool Spaces:** Our library is a great place to escape the sun. Take a break in air-conditioned or shaded areas between **10 AM and 4 PM**.
* **Dress Lightly:** Wear breathable, light-colored cotton clothes to help your body stay cool.
* **Protect Your Skin:** If you must go out, use sunscreen (SPF 30+), hats, and sunglasses.
* **Know the Signs:** Watch out for dizziness, heavy sweating, or nausea. If you feel unwell, move to a cool area immediately.
* **Look Out for Each other:** Check in on your Lolo, Lola, and neighbors to make sure they are staying hydrated too.

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> **Library Reminder:** You are always welcome to spend your warm afternoons with us. It’s the perfect time to dive into a new book in a cool, comfortable environment! 📖❄️

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Are you planning to visit the library this week to escape the afternoon heat?